Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date 19 October 2018 Previous inspection date 19 February 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children are extremely happy, secure and settled in their environment. They demonstrate high levels of confidence and have a wonderful relationship with the childminder. n The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and ensures the safety of the children is her highest priority. She uses robust safeguarding procedures and teaches the children how to keep themselves safe and healthy. n Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They are well supported and prepared for the transition on to school. n Strong partnerships with parents ensure there is a regular two-way flow of information and parents are kept up to date and are involved with the progress their child is making. n The childminder creates an exciting and interesting environment for the children and makes great use of the outdoor space available. n Children form secure attachments to the childminder who responds attentively to their

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The provision is good

needs. She offers them a nurturing environment where they can explore and discover in their own way.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally the childminder does not make best use of her assessments of children's individual learning to extend their ideas or provide greater challenge.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n strengthen further the assessments of children's individual learning to be able to extend their ideas or provide greater challenge where necessary.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times and discussed self- evaluation. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household and looked at a selection of policies, procedures and children's records. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector reviewed written feedback provided by parents and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge on child protection and is always extremely vigilant in keeping children safe. She completes regular safeguarding training, is confident in her knowledge of the signs of abuse and knows how to report possible concerns. She regularly carries out risk assessments to check the suitability of the environment, resources and equipment. The childminder has built up strong networks with other childminders and works with the local authority to keep her knowledge and understanding up to date. The childminder gathers relevant information from parents when children first start to help identify their children's individual needs, routines and care preferences. She has established good relationships with parents and regularly involves them on their child's learning and development. They speak highly of her practice, commenting on her nurturing approach with the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a confident and effective communicator with children. She introduces and models the correct use of language, uses age-appropriate questioning and engages children in conversation during daily routines and activities. The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She actively engages in their play to support their learning well. The childminder has an excellent approach to teaching children about the world around them and linking this into other areas of learning. For example, when a spider was spotted in the garden, the childminder encouraged the children to use the spider catcher to have a closer look. Together they counted how many legs the spider had, sang the song 'Incy Wincy Spider' and then released it back into the grass.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are incredibly happy, calm and secure. The childminder has a wonderfully kind and respectful approach to everything she does, allowing children to be themselves in a safe and interesting environment. The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. She regularly praises children for their achievements, which contributes to developing their self-esteem. Children are provided with many opportunities to lead their own play, choosing activities that interest them and making independent decisions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including school. They are interested and eager, and make good progress in all aspects of their development. Children are confident to test things out and follow their own ideas. They are excellent communicators and enjoy expressing their ideas and opinions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119660 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10066387 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 19 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Mile End, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder operates her service on weekdays throughout most of the year.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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